[*]Basic outline for those short on time but would like to lend a hand:
Fresh format of 3gig FAT 32 partition, freshly installed Windows 2000 Prof but cannot open most webpages nor install any programs (mIRC, IE 5.5, NAV, etc.)--they just give "unable to run, generated errors" Have latest video and scsi controller drivers, and no IRQ conflicts visible. I doubt the scsi setup is the culprit because i never encountered problems with the setup for many months, but Win2000 is a fresh install so i'm guessing it's still hardware related...
[*]Long winded and detailed account:
I've had my configuration running problem free for quite a few months now, but encountered some wierd stuff and bluescreens, so decided to reformat. I had the /i386 folder on my harddrive because my cdrom/cdr are scsi, so i didn't want to deal with working out the config.sys and autoexec.bat stuff. upon backup, i formatted my D: partition (Win98 is on C: ) and reinstalled win200 Prof no problems, but i noticed i can barely open any webpages. i assumed it was just IE 5, so i attempted to visit the WindowsUpdate site, but that wouldn't load, so no SP1 or IE 5.5 for me. I figured it might be my scsi card, a Tekram 390U2W, so i updated the device manager--i had the drivers backed up on floppies. IE still wouldn't open pages properly, and i couldn't load netscape.com nor most other pages. i tried to installed some IRC clients i had to ask around online, but none would install. i then attempted to install NAV and some other smaller programs, but all gave errors of "blah.exe generated errors" and crapped out. i began scratching my head and figured i'd try another format, this time installing from my the Win2000 CD thru the scsi cd-rom, by fooling around with config.sys. after the complete install, same problems, can't install programs or open webpages. i was frustrated at this point, and i'm back in Win98 hoping someone might have a clue as to what is going on
I'm doubting the scsi setup is the culprit because i never encountered problems with the setup until now really, but Win2000 is a fresh install so i'm guessing it's still hardware related...
SCSI Controller: Tekram 390U2W
HDD: Seagate X15 scsi, 3gig=Win98 C: FAT 32, 3gig=Win2000 Pro D: FAT 32, rest=storage
Sound: Diamond S90 pci
Video: ATI All In Wonder 128 Pro (Rage 128 Pro)
Ethernet: 3Com 10/100 pci 3c905?
Fresh format of 3gig FAT 32 partition, freshly installed Windows 2000 Prof but cannot open most webpages nor install any programs (mIRC, IE 5.5, NAV, etc.)--they just give "unable to run, generated errors" Have latest video and scsi controller drivers, and no IRQ conflicts visible. I doubt the scsi setup is the culprit because i never encountered problems with the setup for many months, but Win2000 is a fresh install so i'm guessing it's still hardware related...
[*]Long winded and detailed account:
I've had my configuration running problem free for quite a few months now, but encountered some wierd stuff and bluescreens, so decided to reformat. I had the /i386 folder on my harddrive because my cdrom/cdr are scsi, so i didn't want to deal with working out the config.sys and autoexec.bat stuff. upon backup, i formatted my D: partition (Win98 is on C: ) and reinstalled win200 Prof no problems, but i noticed i can barely open any webpages. i assumed it was just IE 5, so i attempted to visit the WindowsUpdate site, but that wouldn't load, so no SP1 or IE 5.5 for me. I figured it might be my scsi card, a Tekram 390U2W, so i updated the device manager--i had the drivers backed up on floppies. IE still wouldn't open pages properly, and i couldn't load netscape.com nor most other pages. i tried to installed some IRC clients i had to ask around online, but none would install. i then attempted to install NAV and some other smaller programs, but all gave errors of "blah.exe generated errors" and crapped out. i began scratching my head and figured i'd try another format, this time installing from my the Win2000 CD thru the scsi cd-rom, by fooling around with config.sys. after the complete install, same problems, can't install programs or open webpages. i was frustrated at this point, and i'm back in Win98 hoping someone might have a clue as to what is going on
I'm doubting the scsi setup is the culprit because i never encountered problems with the setup until now really, but Win2000 is a fresh install so i'm guessing it's still hardware related... SCSI Controller: Tekram 390U2W
HDD: Seagate X15 scsi, 3gig=Win98 C: FAT 32, 3gig=Win2000 Pro D: FAT 32, rest=storage
Sound: Diamond S90 pci
Video: ATI All In Wonder 128 Pro (Rage 128 Pro)
Ethernet: 3Com 10/100 pci 3c905?
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